Rack for wearing-apparel, umbrellas, and the like.



A. R. HINCKLEY.

RACK FOR WEARING APPAREL, UMBRELEAS, AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 9. |917.

1,243,173, I Patented OCI. 16, 1917.

IIIIIIIIII e serviceable. A further object of the inven- ALBERT EL. mcxLEY, or CLEVELAND, omo.

FFICE.

l BACK FOB WEABm-APPABEL, UMBRELLS, V.AND THE LIKE.

10 a depository .for coats, hats, umbrellas,

canes, andsimilar articles, or to ai type of furniture commonly known as a costumen Among the objects of the invention is the -provismn of an article of manufacture suitable for the purposes that is adjustable to conform to conditions andk requirements. Another object .of the invention is to provide an article of the character set forth, that can be economically manufactured, that Ais durable, ornamental, and conveniently tion is the provision of a rack that can be easily and quickly assembled and disassem' bled manually and without the aid of tools, thereby making it adaptable to compactness and convenient for package in the baggage of tourists.

With the above mentioned and other apparent objects in view the invention consists 80 in the construction, arrangement, and combination of elements as described in the following specication and pointed out definitely in the annexed claims. l

To facilitate the explanation offthe construction, the. accompanyin drawings are made a part of the speci cation, similar reference characters being employedA to designate similar parts in said drawings and in the description. FigureA 1 of the drawings illustrates the improved article as assembled forv use.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary view on an .enlarged scale of certain parts of the art1cle as assembled and partly in section.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of a revolving head .which is one of the principal factors ofthe improvement.

Fig. 4 is a section on line 4 4 of Fig. 2.

Figs. 5- and 6 are plan viewsof certain parts, detached, that will presently be lden-v tiied, and Figs. 7 and ,8 are fragmentary views in central vertical section of certain parts assembled as will hereinafter be explained. y

The improved article as illustrated in the drawings, comprises an embodiment of cast- Specification of Letters Patent. .I

hic, have invented certain new` `one. of which is shown at'3a Fig. 7. A

Patented 0ct. 16, 1917.

Application filed March 9, 19.17. Serial No. 153,550.

I.` ings, tubular members, and other elements combined and arranged as follows:

A base member 1, preferably a metal casting, is provided with` a series of radiating angular branches 1a having sockets 1b therein. Supporting members or legs 2 are inserted in the sockets 1b and firmly lretained therein by thumb screws 2a. The base l-is also provided with a central vertical opening or bore 1c adapted to receive the lower terminal portion of a tubular column 3, said column member being firmly 'attached to the base 1 preferably by rivets,v

tubular member 4 being of smaller diameter than the bore of the member 3 is thereby adapted to telescope said member 3 and thus provide vertical adjustment of member 4 relative to member 3.

A collar 5 is fitted circumferentially to the upper portion of member 3 and is preferably provided with a lip 5a that rests on the upper terminal of said member 3. A set screw 6 performs the duel function of re- 80 taining the collar 5 firmly on the member 3 and controlling the adjustment of the member 4 relative to member 3. The collar 5 is provided with horizontally extending branches .5b of suitable design, substantially v as shown inFig 5. These branches form receptacles for umbrellas or canes to be held loosely in the recesses a and supported in a drip pan 7 which surrounds the member 3 and is attached to the base 1 by screws 7a. 90

A series of rollers 8 arev mounted on the Shanks of screws 8a thatsprotrudev radially from the member 4 near the upper terminal thereof, and a revoluble bracketl 9 encircles the member 4 and has a bearing on the rollers .8. The revoluble bracket 9 is provided with a series of sockets 9a in which are in v serted tubular arms 1Q. These arms 10 form suitable hat supports and are held rmly in the desired position in the bracket 9 by screw members 11. These screw members are of hook formation and serve as hangers for coats or other articles, while their shape renders them easy to manipulate for threading through the member 9.. The upper end 10 of the member 4 is provided with a plug member 12, and a tubular pinnacle member 13 centered in said plug provides an extra hat support and also gives symmetry of design or pleasing appearanceto the upper structure. rlfhe plug 12 provides Suitable bearings for the screws 8, 'which not only support the rollers 8 but also member i3 in the plu r l2. j

To enhance the stability o the structure a core 14- is provided in the member 4f. This sore may extend inward a suitable distance from the lower terminal of member l` or it may be integral with the plug 12. The purretain the -pose of said core isY to back up, or sup ort the tube against the pressure of the adjustingrscrew 6.

he foregoing makes clear therfact that the present invention provides an article of great utility, owing to its vertical adjustability, the freely revolving head, and the important knock-down feature, the structure being easily and quickly disassembled without meansother than human fingers. After being thus disassembled the parts may be Ameans forming a receptacle for artic es, a

revoluble head mounted on, roller bearings on said upright member, detachable arms inserted in said head, and hanger members providing means for retaining said arms in the head.

2. In a rack for wearing apparel, umi brellas and similar articles, the combination of a base member; detachable legs inserted maarre a telescopically adustable upright member attached to said Y ase; a colla on said upright member;

means connected with said collar for controlling the adjustment of the upright member; arms extending fromsaid collar which in conjunction with a drip panattached to the base form receptacles for articles; roller bearings connected with the upright member; a revoluble head member mounted on said roller bearings; detachable arms inserted in said head member; and threaded hook members for retaining said arms in the head member. j ,Y

l3. In a rack for Wearing apparel, umbrellas and similar articles, the combination of a `base member; detachable legs inserted in said base member; set screws for retaining said legsin the base member; a telescopically adjustable upright member attached to said base; a collar on said upright member; a set screw in said collar for controlling the adjustment of the upright memin said base member ber; arms extending from said collar which 1n conjunction with a drip pan attached to the base form receptacles for articles; roller bearings connected With. the upright member; a revoluble head member mounted on said roller bearings; detachable arms insertn ed in said head member; and threaded hook members for retaining said arms in the head member.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

'ALBERT R. HINCKLEY.

i Witnesses: O. C. BmLM'AN, L. F. GmswoLD. 

